Frederick Griffith Victorious in WSB School of the Air Contest
Frederick Griffith of Eatonton has been named one of the two best high school orators in Georgia by the School of the Air in Atlanta. He wins a college scholarship and a Washington and New York trip with 19 other Georgians, broadcasting from NBC Radio City. He is the son of Dr and Mrs E F Griffith and plans to attend the University of Georgia for pre med, pledged to Phi Delta Theta.
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Eatonton Messenger
Reynolds
P. B. Grifith
Reywis
Frederick Griffith
Atlanta Journal
Wsib School of the Air
Eatonton
Frederick
Georgia
Washington
New York
School of the Air
Louis T Rigdon
Robert Ev Lee
Atlanta
NBC
Radio City
EF. Griffith
Fatonton High School
Week of Shows at Dean Theatre
Sunday and Monday feature Vivacious Lady a romantic comedy praised for its charm and cast Jimmie Fiddler endorses it as a must see Hoyd Nolan leads Dangerous I Know a thriller with Quinn Akin Tamiroff and Gail Patrick in support Thursday and Friday Thunder Trail a Paramount western stars Gilbert Roland and Martha Hunt in a highly anticipated presentation
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Ginger
Jimmie
RKO
Jimmie Fiddler
Hoyd Nolan
Anthony Quinn
Anna Mae Akin Tamiroff
Gail Patrick
Paramount
Gilbert Roland
Martha Hunt
Diphtheria Toxoid Immunization Scheduled Saturdays
Diphtheria toxoid is available for immunization every Saturday in the county office. Free for children from six months to six years. From six to eight years a 10 cent charge applies. All children, white and colored, are eligible. Sara Windham, County Nurse.
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Sara Windham, Co
Mrs R L Clements Former Reynolds Lady Dies Saturday
Montezuma Ga July 12 Friends from this and adjoining counties gathered here Sunday to pay a last tribute to Mrs R L Clements 49 who died at a local hospital after an illness of two months Mrs Clements suffered a stroke of paralysis She was a native of Reynolds and before her marriage was Miss Marguerite Montfort member of Taylor county family She had made her home in Montezuma since her marriage to R L Clements merchant and city council member A former president of the Junior League She is survived by her husband a daughter Miss Ann Clements of Montezuma a sister Mrs W A Kilpatrick of Macon and a brother David T Montfort of Reynolds Services were conducted at the Montezuma Funeral Home interment in Felton's cemetery Pallbearers were Dave Rumph J B Easterlin Woodie Guy Jamie Lavender Claude Haughabook and George Chastain.
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Montezuma
R. L. Clements
Clements
Reynolds
Marguerite Montfort
Taylor County
Junior League
Ann Clements
W. A. Kilpatrick
Macon
David T. Montfort
Marshall Nelms
The
Baptist Church
Felton‘s Cemetery
Dave Rumph
J. B. Easterlin
Woodie Guy Jamie Lavender
Claude Haughabook
George Chastain
Building for day students at G S C to be built soon
In Americus on July 12 a coalition of five civic groups and Dr. Peyton Jacob of Georgia Southwestern College formed a campaign to raise 2500 dollars as the sponsor’s share for an WPA project. The plan funds an Americus Sumter County Student Center at the college costing about 8000 dollars, with a large common room, separate study areas for boys and girls, lockers and toilets, to serve day students from Americus and Sumter County near the administration building and gym.
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Americus
Peyton Jacob
Georgia Southwestern College
Evan Mathis
Seth Belcher
O. P. Johnson
R. C. Pendergrass
Sam Lott
Frank Buchanan
Charlie King
Sumter County
Teachers Now Elected for Taylor Schools 1988 89
The Taylor county school districts except Reynolds elected their 1988 89 teachers. Listings include Butler School V P Folds superintendent and several teachers across Butler, Culloden, Marshallville, Turners Chapel, Reynolds, Pilaville, Mauk, and other locations with multiple principals and staff named. Only Home Economics remains unsettled.
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Taylor County
Reynolds School
County Board of Education
V. P. Folds
Butler
Francis Oxford
Culloden
Duck
Americus
Sara Martin
Macon
Celetta Clark
Marshallville
Vivian Branch
Bishop
Mildred Jones
Dorothy Jones
Erma Taunton
Daisy Bone
Marian Gunter
Byron
Lucy Clair Johnson
Verna Jarrell
J W. Edwards
Mayor O D Gorman Urges Lawful Driving in Butler
Mayor O D Gorman urged citizens to observe the law amid fast driving in Butler. He said speed limits may be enforced with a speed cop and higher fines for repeat offenders, signs are being placed, lights will be repaired, and pedestrians and bicyclists warned to use sidewalks, look both ways, and avoid dangerous road behavior.
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O.D. Gorman
O. D. Gorman
Butler
Gorman
Emory Bass Quits Race To Campaign For Walter George
Emory Bass, Valdosta candidate for representative from the Eighth Georgia District, withdraws from the five man race to support Senator Walter F. George’s re election. Bass cites loyalty to Roosevelt and the Democratic party and urges cooperation for liberal progressive government. The remaining candidates are W. C. Lankford, W. S. Gibbs, Rev. C. O. Watson, and Andrew Tuten.
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Walter F. George
Emory Bass
Valdosta
Georgia
George
Bass
Deen
Valdostan
W. C. Lankford
Douglas
W. 8. Gibbs
Jesup
C. O
Roosevelt
McCall’s Execution Postponed in Florida Appeal
Franklin P. McCall, condemned for kidnapping 5 year old James Bailey Cash Jr., had his July execution stayed after Circuit Judge OH F Atkinson granted a writ of error enabling appeal to the State Supreme Court. The writ returns October 31 and the stay remains. Avritt says main appeal will challenge jury mercy recommendation under the kiddnap statute.
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Miami
Fla
Franklin P. McCall
James Bailey Cash, Jr
Oh. F. Atkinson
McCall
C. A. Avriett
State Supreme Court
Avritt
Woodruff Visits Butler As Georgia Service Commissioner Candidate
Hon. Albert J. Woodruff of Decatur, candidate for Georgia Public Service Commissioner, spoke in Butler on Friday afternoon about his campaign. He said he was elected six years ago but not allowed to serve a day and outlined his major campaign points to gathered local supporters.
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Albert J. Woodruff
Decatur
Georgia Public Service
Butler
Macon Cafe Owners Ordered To Include Ga Peach On Menu
Macon officials led by Mayor Bowden demand Georgia peaches on menus or face Recorder's Court action. Police will inspect cafes over the weekend to ensure Georgia fruit is offered. patrons complain of canned California peaches. New York markets show peaches up 25 cents per bushel as shipments peak.
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Macon
Bowden
Recorder’s Court
California
Georgia
New York
Legion Plans Pool Construction Near Butler High School
Butler American Legion Post 124 met at the courthouse on Monday night July 11. They discussed plans for building a Legion swimming pool several hundred yards south of Butler High School and near the local baseball diamond. A committee led by Herman Amos will study cost and seek meetings with the Mayor, the Board of Education, and the County Commissioners.
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Butler American Legion
Court House
Legion
O. C. Keen
The
Butler High School
Messrs
Herman Amos
Hamp Riley
W. H. Trussell
J. §. Green
C. C. Keen
Ed Wilson
H. C. Walker
H. H. Gee
Butler
Board of Education
Board of County Commissioners
Taylor County Evangelistic Club to meet July 18 at Butler church
Mrs. V. P. Folde, president, announces the Taylor County Evangelistic Club will hold its regular business meeting Monday night, July 18, at 8 o'clock at the Butler Methodist church. All members and others interested are urged to attend.
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V. P. Folde
Taylor County Evangelistic Club
Butler Methodist Church
Revival At Mt. Pisgah Begins Friday Night
The Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church four miles southeast of town announces revival services starting Friday night. Services will be held twice daily with worship hours to be announced. Pastor Rev. J. L. Whitley expects to secure a gospel minister to assist and invites the public to attend all services.
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Mt. Pisgah
Albert Guinn Enters Soap Box Derby at Thomaston Friday
Albert Guinn a 13 year old son of Mr and Mrs A E Guinn of Taylor county will enter the Soap Box Derby in Thomaston Friday afternoon July 15 at four o clock. Sponsored by Suggs Motor Company of Thomaston the racer has drawn attention in Butler for its quality and reportedly has a strong chance to win.
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Albert Guinn
A. E. Guinn
Taylor County
Thomaston
Suggs Motor Company
William Hobbs Dies at Reynolds Home
Mr William Hobbs about 66 died at his Reynolds home Sunday afternoon July 10 after a two year ill health. He was born in Crawford county and survived by two sons J T and Sam Hobbs of Reynolds and George Hobbs of Comdele. four daughters and many siblings. Funeral services were held July 11 at 3 p m at the residence with Rev H B Jelks officiating. interment at Hill Crest cemetery.
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William Hobbs
Reynolds
Hobbs
Owen Hobbs
Carvis Wilson Hobbs
Brave
Mc Hobbs
Crawford County
Mr. Hobbs
H. B. Jelks
Reynolds Bay List Church
Hill Crest Cemetery
Messrs
C. Ri. Hicks
J. M. Weaver
N. L. Halley
H. I. Walters
I. W Hodges
A .T. Payne
J. T
Sam Hobbs
George Hobbs
Com Dele
Robert Willis
Ethel Hobbs
J. G. Cooke
Ideal
Rufus Brown
Imavilte
G, H. Goddard
Gowan
Funeral Home
Conservation checks distributed to Taylor County farmers
Six hundred thirty two checks totaling 89804 were received yesterday and are being distributed to Taylor county farmers. About 200 more checks totaling about 12000 are yet to be received. The checks are for soil conservation program compliance in 1987 paid by the Federal Government. Distribution is expected to boost county business and relieve financial pressure on farmers.
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Taylor Co
Taylor County
W. F. Bembry
Talmadge to Speak by Radio on July 14 in Georgia
Eugene Talmadge, U S Senate candidate, will deliver a radio address on WSB Thursday night July 14 from 8 to 8 20 p m EST. He has scheduled eight speeches that week and continues to tour Georgia, engaging voters, while the campaign rejects automobile stickers as ineffective.
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Eugene Talmadge
U. S. Senate
WSB
Talmadge
Atlanta
Georgia
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